Commonwealth of Australia Constitution
Vacancy on happening of disqualification.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Provision
- 45
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceIf a senator or member of the House of Representatives— (i.) Becomes subject to any of the disabilities mentioned in the last preceding section: or (ii.) Takes the benefit, whether by assignment, composition, or otherwise, of any law relating to bankrupt or insolvent debtors: or (iii.) Directly or indirectly takes or agrees to take any fee or honorarium for services rendered to the Commonwealth, or for services rendered in the Parliament to any person or State: his place shall thereupon become vacant.
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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